Understanding solid-state electronics : a self-teaching course in basic semiconductor theory. [ What electricity does in every electrical system -- Basic circuit functions in the system -- How circuits make decisions -- Relating semiconductors to systems -- Diodes: what they do and how they work -- Diode performance and specifications -- Transistors: how they work and how they are made -- The PNP transistor and transistor specifications -- Thyristors and optoelectronics -- Introduction to integrated circuits -- Digital integrated circuits -- MOS and large-scale integrated circuits -- Linear integrated circuits]

3d ed., 4th printing / [corrections and additions by D. L. Cannon and G. Luecke]. ; v, 272 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. ; Series: Understanding series ; ISBN: 0895120186; 9780895120182 LCCN: 78-57025 ; pictorial stiff paper wrappers ; LC: TK7871.85; Dewey: 621.3815/2 ; OCLC: 4642012; Contents: What electricity does in every electrical system -- Basic circuit functions in the system -- How circuits make decisions -- Relating semiconductors to systems -- Diodes: what they do and how they work -- Diode performance and specifications -- Transistors: how they work and how they are made -- The PNP transistor and transistor specifications -- Thyristors and optoelectronics -- Introduction to integrated circuits -- Digital integrated circuits -- MOS and large-scale integrated circuits -- Linear integrated circuits. ; crease and slight wear to covers ; VG.